The Conference League is the third Uefa competition for relevance. Founded in 2021, it is the youngest European football tournament and it works as a league for teams whose level is lower than the

The high-flying Viola have won eight games in a row in Serie A, and are also sitting comfortably in the Conference League as well with three wins and one loss from their opening four matches in this season’s competition.

Chelsea will play one of Gent, FC Copenhagen, Real Betis or FC Heidenheim in the first knockout phase of the Conference League. Enzo Maresca’s side finished top of the Conference League league phase having won all six of their matches and have automatically secured their place in the knockout stage.